Insurance

Great Eastern reaches S$193.2m in profits for Q2

Its year-to-date profits reached S$437.2m.

Sompo names new head of professional lines insurance for APAC

Poh has almost twenty years of industry experience in the Asia Pacific.

Israel-based insurtech to cuts 75% of Asia jobs

The company will be closing its offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Seoul.

Chubb shuffles P&C leadership in Asia and A&NZ

Chris Gough and Hayden Baker will head P&C for Asia and Australia & New Zealand, respectively.

Here's how APAC insurers are performing midyear

Despite the challenges identified, credit trends are observed to be stable.

Japan casualty insurers under suspicion for policy price-fixing

This suspected price-fixing practice is now under investigation.

Great Eastern in discussions to buy Malaysia's AmMetLife

It plans to acquire AmMetLife Insurance, a MetLife Inc. Malaysian venture.

Darren Pigg lands APAC insurance lead role at Capco

He served as the Chief Transformation Officer at Sun Life Asia in Hong Kong.

Zurich Singapore partners with Klook to offer travel insurance

It covers trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and lost or stolen luggage. 

Tokio Marine finishes acquisition of Gulf Guaranty Employee Benefit Services

The company was acquired through the wholly owned subsidiary HCC Insurance Holdings.

Howden India appoints Amit Agarwal as CEO

Howden India said it desires to become a leading broker in one of the world's fastest-growing insurance markets by 2026.

Sri Lankan insurers to breathe easy post-debt restructuring: Fitch Ratings

A weak financial performance outlook is still expected from Sri Lankan domestic insurers.

Zurich HK introduces AR/VR tech for mental well-being with 'Chill Lab'

The initiative aims to promote youth mental well-being and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues.

FWD Singapore introduces standalone cancer plan offering 100% payout

The plan offers a 100% lump-sum payout of the insured amount to customers diagnosed with major cancer.

Chubb reveals return of Ben Carey as head of field operations APAC

Prior to his role in Everest, Carey spent 19 years at Chubb.